Latest earthquakes near Taichung, Taichung City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taichung, Taichung City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taichung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taichung (also known as 臺中市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 113 km ESE from Taichung |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 169 km SE from Taichung |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 113 km S from Taichung |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 129 km S from Taichung |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 277 km SSE from Taichung |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 201 km S from Taichung |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 277 km SSE from Taichung |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 147 km SSE from Taichung |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 146 km SSE from Taichung |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 141 km SE from Taichung |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 82 km ESE from Taichung |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 99 km SE from Taichung |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 116 km S from Taichung |
| 27 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 121 km SE from Taichung |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 121 km S from Taichung |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 13:33 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 274 km S from Taichung |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 99 km E from Taichung |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 104 km S from Taichung |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 06:02 Taipei) |
M 3.1 | 293 km S from Taichung |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 111 km S from Taichung |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 100 km S from Taichung |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 106 km S from Taichung |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 105 km S from Taichung |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 114 km ENE from Taichung |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 104 km S from Taichung |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Taichung
Recent Taichung Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taichung. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taichung and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Taichung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2356 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taichung, Taichung City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 235 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taichung roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taichung in 2024. A total of 629 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taichung that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taichung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taichung during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2126 | 90.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 209 | 8.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taichung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taichung occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) east-southeast of Taichung, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taichung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 139 kilometers (86 mi) east-southeast of Taichung. It is the strongest earthquake near Taichung in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Taichung, Taichung City in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Taichung.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 99 km ESE from Taichung |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 131 km SSE from Taichung |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 127 km SE from Taichung |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 136 km SE from Taichung |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 99 km E from Taichung |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 245 km NE from Taichung |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 135 km S from Taichung |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 101 km E from Taichung |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 166 km E from Taichung |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 123 km ENE from Taichung |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Taichung
Nearest earthquakes from Taichung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taichung, Taichung City. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2022 05:12 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 16 km NE from Taichung |
| Jul 26, 2020 05:33 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 16 km SSE from Taichung |
| Oct 4, 2020 03:46 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 15 km ENE from Taichung |
| Jun 21, 2018 01:09 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 25 km ENE from Taichung |
| Jul 20, 2016 20:55 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 28 km E from Taichung |
| Aug 17, 2018 18:09 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 29 km ESE from Taichung |
| Mar 14, 2022 19:30 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 31 km S from Taichung |
| Sep 18, 2018 04:08 (Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 35 km ESE from Taichung |
| Feb 19, 2020 19:55 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 36 km ESE from Taichung |
| May 8, 2016 10:46 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 36 km ESE from Taichung |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Taichung
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taichung.
When was the last earthquake in Taichung, Taichung City?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Taichung on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 113km east-southeast of Taichung at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taichung, Taichung City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taichung, Taichung City?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taichung on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 139km east-southeast of Taichung at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taichung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taichung, Taichung City?
In the past 10 years, 2356 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taichung. This averages to 236 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
